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Michael Coats makes Browns 53-man roster

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Michael Coats makes Browns 53-man roster as the lone UDFA

CB Michael Coats made the Cleveland Browns' 53-man roster, becoming the only undrafted free agent on the team's initial roster. Per Sports Illustrated, no other UDFA survived Cleveland's final cuts.

Coats came out of West Virginia and never played high school football. He worked his way up through junior college at East Central CC before reaching the Group of Five level at Nevada.

What this means for fantasy managers

Coats has no redraft value right now. He is a depth cornerback who made a roster on the strength of his preseason work, not a player stepping into a featured role. In dynasty leagues, he is worth adding to a watch list if your format rewards tracking young, developmental players at the position. Check the Browns' depth chart as the season opens to see where he fits.

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